Stockport residents have less than a week to share their views on the city-region's draft action plan to eliminate road deaths in Greater Manchester. Greater Manchester began taking steps earlier this year towards adopting Vision Zero to eliminate all deaths and life-changing injuries … [Read more...]
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Stockport offers best potential returns on EV investment, finds CBRE
Global real estate group, CBRE, has named Stockport the number one location in the UK for potential electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure investment. CBRE forecasts have been based on predicted demographics, local economic activity, car ownership and EV uptake rates, and identified … [Read more...]
Plans submitted for Edgeley Park expansion
Stockport County FC have submitted a hybrid planning application for a phased expansion of the club's Edgeley Park grounds. The formal planning submission to Stockport Council, prepared by Asteer, follows two rounds of public consultation, and if approved, will deliver an increase of capacity of … [Read more...]
Rogue traders await sentencing following Stockport Trading Standards investigation
Two rogue traders await sentencing in Stockport following investigations by the Council's Trading Standards Service. Separate investigations by Halton Borough Council and Lancashire Police also helped deliver justice to victims. Steven Lee Junior, from Bartle, Preston, and business associate Eli … [Read more...]
Manchester eye hospital opens diagnostic clinic in Stockport
Specialist eye hospital Optegra Eye Hospital Manchester is launching a series of diagnostic clinics in areas across the city-region, including in Stockport. In response to high demand for NHS cataract surgery, the Didsbury-based hospital is opening diagnostic clinics in four other boroughs of … [Read more...]
Bank of England continues to hold interest rates at 5.25%
Leading economists on the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of the Bank of England have once again chosen to hold interest rates at their current 16-year high of 5.25%. Committee members voted 7-2 in favour of keeping rates at 5.25% for at least a further six weeks; the two members voting against … [Read more...]
The Forum Theatre reopens after roof repairs
The stage is set for the return of live theatre in Romiley as The Forum Theatre reopens its doors following roof repairs to tackle Reinforced Autoclaved Aerated Concrete (RAAC) at the venue. The theatre abruptly closed in September following the decision by the DFE to close schools with similar … [Read more...]
TfGM invites Stockport business community to help shape future of travel
Businesses in Stockport have until the end of August to share their views on local transport infrastructure by responding to Transport for Greater Manchester's (TfGM) Business Travel Survey. The annual survey ensures businesses can communicate with TfGM how they feel about public transport and … [Read more...]
Stockport environmental consultancy expands down under with latest acquisition
Stockport headquartered environmental consultancy, APEM Group has announced its seventh acquisition since 2021: Australian ecology consultancy, Biosis. The deal significantly expands APEM's presence in Australia, adding 150 new colleagues across nine offices in the states of Victoria and New … [Read more...]
Can your business help a Stockport community organisation with their work?
Stockport businesses are being encouraged to explore the 'Match my Project' platform to see how they can support community organisations in the borough. 'Match my Project' provides a way for charities and other non-profit organisations to connect with local businesses who can support them with … [Read more...]
Inflation slowed to 2% target level in May
The headline rate of inflation slowed to 2% in May, according to latest Consumer Price Index data (CPI) from the Office of National Statistics (ONS). Inflation fell 0.3 percentage points from April's figure of 2.3%, bringing the rate of inflation back down to the Bank of England's target rate and … [Read more...]
Latest insolvency statistics reveal business owners at critical tipping point, warns Azets
The latest government insolvency statistics reveal many business owners find themselves at a 'critical tipping point', according to Nicola Clark, Restructuring & Insolvency Partner at Azets. May 2024 saw more than 270 compulsory liquidations, more than in the previous month, suggesting that … [Read more...]
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